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December 4 2024  When I stop in at the grocery store I often see someone from my parish. We stop and chat for a few minutes. An elderly woman told me that she was tired—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Her husband had recently been admitted into a nursing home, and she herself had cancer. She did not know how she could go on. She just did not have the strength..(read more) November 6, 2024  For the past 20 years or so, staff and students at Assumption College high school here in Brantford have made it their mission around Halloween time to try to help make a positive difference in the lives of those who are going through difficult times. This year was no exception! A great many students and staff including students in the Social Justice and Equity class partnered with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP), Brant, to conduct a food drive, “Assumption Scares Hungerâ€, to help families in need in our community...(read more) October 23, 2024  Sunday 17 November is the 8th World Day of the Poor.Pope Francis has chosen a particularly meaningful theme for the Eighth World Day of the Poor in this year dedicated to prayer: “The prayer of the poor rises up to God” (cf. Sir 21:5). The Society of St Vincent de Paul encourages everyone to take some time to reflect on this years point of reflection “the prayer of the poor rises up to God”. The nature of reciprocity is expressed in the logo for the World Day of the Poor. One notes an open door and two persons on the roadside. Both persons extend a hand:.. (read more) October 21, 2024  What is the Eucharist?The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. The term “Eucharist” originates from the Greek word eucharistia, meaning thanksgiving. We use the term Eucharist, in a different way. We call the Eucharist as “the body and blood of Christ”... (read more) October 19, 2024  was held on Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th. It was hosted by Annunciation of Our Lord Church and Parish Centre on behalf of the Hamilton Particular Council.
The theme for this Assembly was... "We are Diverse....We are One in Christ". Your Ontario Regional Council (ONRC) President and Board of Directors would like to take the opportunity to extend a “THANK YOU” to the numerous persons who contributed to the success of this event. (read more) October 19, 2024 I am very grateful to have the opportunity this morning to speak to you. During my forty-two years of priesthood, the Society of St. Vincent DePaul has been an important partner in ministry and your quiet and gentle way of dispensing the love and generosity of Jesus Christ to the poor is both a comfort and a challenge. (read more)       November 17, 2024 Our Holy Father, Pope Francis has issued his homily for the eight (8th) World Day of the Poor. (Please copy and paste the link below to view his homily) Here are some of the highlights of his Homily: more December 3, 2024  Many thanks to Chris Trinidad for his wonderful effort in the formatting of our monthly newsletter. PLEASE share with your conference presidents with a request that they also share with their members. We also welcome your comments on these newsletters with suggested future topics and information.A new feature each month will be to share information on one or two social justice issues which you can use for discussion at your next council/conference or social justice meeting. See More (see Newsletter Dec2024) (see past newsletters) September 3, 2024  The Public Policy Dialogue & Development committee (PPDD) of the Ontario region, Society of Saint Vincent de Paul shall address the cycle poverty in 2024. Just as charity and justice are inseparable components of the Society, we cannot talk about homelessness without taking about the cycle of poverty which in its extreme condition, can lead to homelessness....(see further) |
